Salmon Burgers
You can cook these easy prep-ahead salmon burgers in the air fryer or on the stove top in a non-stick skillet. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce on a brioche bun for a lighter take on classic burgers.
Ingredients
For the Salmon Burgers:
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers plus 1 teaspoon reserved from the brine
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillets cut into large chunks
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving:
- 4 brioche hamburger buns toasted
- Fresh tomato slices
- Shredded lettuce or butter lettuce leaves
- Tartar sauce store bought or homemade
Instructions
Form the Salmon Burgers and Chill 30 Minutes:
- Set out a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add the shallot, Dijon mustard, capers, lemon zest, and seasoning to the bowl of a food processor. Add just a quarter of the fresh salmon, set the remaining salmon aside.
- Pulse the ingredients together until mostly smooth, about 6 pulses.
- Add the reserved salmon to the food processor and pulse it just until the salmon has been incorporated and is chopped into 1/4-inch sized chunks, about 5 pulses.
- Transfer the salmon mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the dry breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to gently fold the ingredients together without breaking up the salmon chunks too much.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and gently pat them into patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover the burgers with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Cook the Burgers on the Stovetop:
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Transfer the chilled salmon burgers to the skillet with a spatula and cook them for 3 minutes on each side. The burgers should be a crispy golden brown and register 150°F at the center.
- Serve the burgers on toasted brioche buns with tartar sauce and slices of fresh tomato and lettuce.
Cook the Burgers in an Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer is warming up, brush the tops of the salmon burgers with olive oil.
- Transfer the salmon burgers to the air fryer basket oil side down. Once they are in place, quickly brush the tops with the remaining olive oil.
- Cook the burgers for 10 - 12 minutes or until they are golden brown and register 150°F at the center.
- Serve the burgers on toasted brioche buns with tartar sauce and slices of fresh tomato and lettuce.